Job Sampling Program

Job sampling is an initiative for students to connect the classroom to careers and engage students in the world of work. The length of the job sample experience varies but typically is composed of half-day visits to a job site. Sites may include private, non-profit, or government sector, where students shadow employees and participate in workplace activities.

The benefits of job sampling:

Demonstrates the connection between academics and careers, stimulating students to learn by making their class work more relevant

Builds community partnerships between schools and businesses that enhance the educational experience of all students

Demonstrates how education can be translated into a rewarding and financially secure future by providing a fun and unusual hands-on experience that demonstrates the link between school and real life

Introduces students to the requirements of professions and industries to help them prepare to join the workforce